Full explanation — Kicker
A kicker is the highest side card outside the main part of your hand, used to break ties. If two players hold the same pair, the one with the higher kicker wins the pot.
What is Kicker in poker?
A kicker is the highest side card outside the main part of your hand, used to break ties. If two players hold the same pair, the one with the higher kicker wins the pot.
- English term: Kicker
- Category: Hands
- In short: The side card that decides who wins when two players hold the same pair.
- Example from the table: AK versus AQ on A-9-6-5-2: both hold a pair of aces, but the K plays and AK wins.
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In short
Kicker
The side card that decides who wins when two players hold the same pair.
Kicker
Example from the table
AK versus AQ on A-9-6-5-2: both hold a pair of aces, but the K plays and AK wins.
Where you meet it at the table
Kicker (Kicker) belongs to the Hands category and shows up in almost every hand of Texas Hold'em. If you are new, start with the poker rules and the hand rankings, then come back here. To practise risk-free you can play against our AI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kicker in poker?
A kicker is the highest side card outside the main part of your hand, used to break ties. If two players hold the same pair, the one with the higher kicker wins the pot.
What is Kicker called in English?
The English term is "Kicker". It is used at every poker table in the world, including on ClubGG.
Which category does Kicker belong to?
Kicker belongs to the "Hands" category of our poker glossary. You can browse every term in that category on the full glossary page.